NI’s curated dining guide for Greater NAPLES
THE LISTINGS
The Naples area is packed with an abundance of great eateries, serving up food and drinks to satisfy every palate. Naples Illustrated has rounded up details on can’t-miss places for dining delights.
★ = NI’s Dining Hall of Fame*
*Dining establishments that have won three or more Dining Awards in the same category are inducted into NI’s Dining Hall of Fame.
AMERICAN
ALEXANDER’S The tastes of farm-to-table American and European cuisine commingle at this establishment. 4077 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (alexandersnaples.com)
ALICE SWEETWATER’S BAR & GRILLE An institution of more than 25 years, this local’s favorite serves a large array of lunch and dinner fare. 1996 Airport Road S., Naples (alicesweetwatersbarandgrille.com)
BALEEN AT LAPLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT Dine amid elegant tropical surroundings indoors, or on the patio to soak up the view. 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples (laplayaresort.com)
THE BEVY Everything old is new again at The Bevy (short for beverage). Be sure to try the Blackberry Collins specialty cocktail, a riff on the Tom Collins. 360 Twelfth Ave. S., Naples (naplesbevy.com)
BILL’S CAFÉ Chef Bill Salley presides over an open kitchen that slings comfort food and connects to a welcoming dining area underscored by classic rock tunes. 947 Third Ave. N., Naples (239-263-2600)
BISTRO 821 A long-time favorite, thanks to executive chef Jesse Housman’s Natural Fusion menu. 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples (bistro821.com)
BLUEBERRY’S RESTAURANT There’s something for everyone at Blueberry’s, from a hearty skillet to an egg white scramble to pancakes. 3350 Tamiami Trail N., Naples (blueberrys-restaurant.com)
★ Kim Bokamper may have retired from football decades ago, but he’s still scoring at his locations in Estero and North Naples. 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, Naples; 8001 Plaza Del Lago Drive, Estero ()
